Social Security update: October direct payment worth $943 goes out in 26 days

October’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $943, goes out to millions of beneficiaries in 26 days.

The October SSI payments will be distributed on Oct. 1 and are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration.

Applicants who file individually can receive up to $943 per month, couples filing jointly can receive up to $1,415, and essential persons, or those who provide SSI recipients with necessary care, receive up to $472. Inflation has caused these amounts to increase by 3.2% since last year.

Filers must be partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for 12 months or more or may be expected to result in death” to be eligible.

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SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are not connected. Those who receive Social Security payments do not automatically qualify for SSI payments and vice versa.

Recipients may use a calculator from the SSA to figure out their total payment.